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sometimes you have to ground yourself. Get out of that superficial city you lie to yourself as you refer to it as āhome.ā Leave the instagram likes and 4am parties behind and go see your family. They miss you. Go repair that relationship with your father/mother, visit your old high school - drink a beer and stargaze with your childhood friends as you reminisce on how good you had it back then. Plot. Make your plots. Come back to said wretched city ready to capitolize. Or donāt. Move to a different city - or never leave home. Donāt be afraid of comfort, donāt get too used to it either.
Mar 13, 2024
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I grew up in a suburb in IL and definitely knew I would get out of there and move to the ābig cityā aka Chicago asap. So, I did that, and then the person I was deeply in love with moved to Denver.
Eventually, my partner convinced me to move out of Chicago (kicking and screaming). I honestly did not love Colorado at first, but itās been 7 years it has grown on me and Iām glad I came here. However, we still arenāt sure this is where will stay permanently and always toy around with the idea of living somewhere else.
Itās fun challenging yourself to leave your comfort zone - your network of friends, family, colleagues. Itās nice to have the option of solidarity, as well. I know some people are cool with living in the same place their whole life, but I would have regrets.
The world is such a fun place - get out there and explore! See what calls to you, and lean into that. Once you make a big leap like moving away, you learn who you really are and what youāre capable of. You will meet people and have experiences along the way that you might not have by staying home.
Apr 12, 2025
Living in cities for 10+ years has made me think all I like are cities. Going to Alaska with my family reminded me how beautiful the land is and reminded me that I need to figure out a way to get out more when I get back to NYC
Jun 6, 2024
I lived in Massachusetts for 28 years until 1 year ago today when I moved to NYC. I was feeling stagnant and afraid that Iād be there forever if I didnāt make a change. I am happy to say it was one of the best decisions Iāve made. I donāt know if Iāll be here forever but Iāve learned more about myself in 1 year than the last 5 and thatās something Iāll always be thankful for. Iāve made new friends, reconnected with old, gotten a new job, moved apartments, and had an enumerable unforgettable memories.
If you are feeling stuck where you have always been, I recommend making a change because it will be both one of the more challenging and rewarding decisions you make.
p/c riotgrrrl
Aug 12, 2024
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Just got out of one the biggest job interviews Iāve ever done. Took a selfie as soon as I walked out the building - post interview mog. i was gonna go back home but how often does one dress this nice? Not too often, why only wear it for a train ride and a 20 minute interview when you can go to your favorite cafe, sit in a park and enjoy how good you look today. Reflect on the interview, did it go well? Will you get the job? Is it good for you? these are questions I ask myself as I sit and Let the sun gaze upon my skin.
Mar 13, 2024
Last night went exactly as planned. About 70-80ish people in one space together, dancing enjoying the sounds from the Djās and each others company. Love was in the air.
Ethan and I spun our best set yet (I think) and we even paused at 12:00am to wish Adam a Happy birthday - he was anxious about the attention at first but he quickly overcame and began to smile as we all sang to him.
We made our way to Winnieās around 2:15 and did exactly as I said - Stella Artois, vodka cran and I think someon had a modelo(?) we sang Take it or Leave it by the strokes and closed the night out with Radioheads Creep (duh!)
Celebrate with your friends any chance you get, celebrate life, celebrate promotions, celebrate love.
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